HARD AND FAST
Restructure gets go-ahead
THE Army is set to increase by 1485 regular personnel and gain a second mechanised battalion based in Adelaide following Government approval for the implementation of the Hardened and Networked Army (HNA) strategy.

3RAR’s new task
3RAR will move to Adelaide and be re-roled as a mechanised infantry battalion structured similarly to 5/7RAR to form part of 1 Bde’s second mechanised battlegroup under the Hardened and Networked Army (HNA) strategy.

Armygeddon unleashed on Canberra
ARMYGEDDON has lit up the tarmac at this years Summernats in Canberra held from January 5-8.

Afghanistan force boost
A FURTHER 110 Australian troops and two Chinook helicopters are set to deploy to Afghanistan this month to bolster the existing 190 troops there as part of the SF Task Group (SFTG).


Training culture check
AN audit will be conducted of ADF training establishments over the next five months.


Soldiers celebrate the Aussie way
AUSTRALIA Day 2006 was celebrated at home and abroad with a range of official and more casual activities.


Major prepares to lift his voice
A BOOMING voice hushes the aud-ience as Commonwealth Games hopeful Jacquie White steps on to the stage for her final clean and jerk lift of 105kg with a gold medal at stake.


Engineers’ vital task
FOR the past few months combat engineers all over Australia have been working hard to prepare for the Commonwealth Games.

RAEME party
RAEME members of 1 Bde turned out in force for the 64th birthday of the corps, held at Defence Establishment Berrimah late last year.


Girl power at Kapooka
A “GIRLS only” lunch has been held at Kapooka to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first female recruit marching out in 1985.


Lavarack memorial unveiled
LAVARACK Barracks Chapel is now the setting for a memorial that commemorates the lives of Townsville-based soldiers who died under non-operational circumstances.


Cocos Islands past honoured
A PLAQUE recognising the importance of Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands during World War II has been laid by members of the Pilbara Regt during patrols on the islands this month.


Commando collocation
FOR the first time in 50 years, two key parts of 1 Cdo Regt will be collocated as 1 Coy and the RHQ will be moving from Georges Heights and Randwick to HMAS Penguin over the next two years.


West test for Kiwis
A CONTINGENT from the New Zealand Army has undertaken operations with WA soldiers for the first time in 11 years.


Water challenge for reservists
MORE than 100 soldiers from 11/28RWAR have hit the sea to freshen up on their water assault tactics.


Battlegroup training begins
FOR the first time in 50 years, two key parts of 1 Cdo Regt will be collocated as 1 Coy and the RHQ will be moving from Georges Heights and Randwick to HMAS Penguin over the next two years.